Waldheim pushes interim UN Middle East peace conference
Secretary General Kurt Waldheim said he would renew efforts to convene an interim UN sponsored conference on Middle East peace. He reported positive signals from Syria Jordan other Arab states and the PLO and planned talks with Arafat and Begin during a Middle East trip. Begin had previously rejected a UN sponsored safety net conference proposal.
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Aid Arrives for Three Midwest Railroads in Reform Plan
The Rock Island Milwaukee Road and Chicago and North Western receive federal help. Governor relief aims to repair cars locomotives and track while a new partnership funds a 24.3 mile branch line from Redwood Falls to Sleepy Eye Minnesota with a 1.01 million total and weekly service promised for a year.
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Rate cuts to reduce taxes not credits
The House Ways and Means Committee will favor simple rate cuts for individual income taxes and reject Carter's tax credit idea as dead. Major reforms are likely to be scaled down with hopes to raise about $5 billion, while avoiding controversial deductions and certain tax breaks.
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Waldheim pressures on Geneva conference revival
Waldheim criticized U N Secretary General for not consulting Israel on a proposed multilateral Middle East peace conference. He said the secretary general told Israel only the United States and the Soviet Union were consulted as co chairmen of the dormant Geneva Conference. Moscow urged reconvening Geneva as the proper path.
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CAB proposal opens door to U S airline price wars
The Civil Aeronautics Board proposed sweeping changes to end mileage based pricing and allow up to 50 percent cuts in normal air fares. Hearings will be held for comments from airlines and consumer groups before final action.
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Inflationary coal pact raises utility and steel costs
The Council on Wage and Price Stability says the three year 37 percent wage rise won by United Mine Workers will push up electric bills and steel prices. Residential bills could rise about 35 cents monthly this year and 60 cents by 1980, with larger increases in coal dependent regions.
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Italy's Chamber Passes Abortion Bill in 308 275 Vote
Italy's Chamber of Deputies approved an abortion law after a 33 hour debate by a 308 to 275 margin sending the measure to the Senate. The bill would allow women over 18 to obtain free abortions in the first 90 days of pregnancy despite strong Catholic opposition.
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